Freight from Ghent to the Czech Republic — automotive, steel, flooring
Knapek Spedition moves freight from Ghent and Flanders to Czechia: Volvo Cars, ArcelorMittal, North Sea Port, flooring from Kortrijk. About 950 km, within 2 days.
Key facts
Distance
about 950 km
Transit
within 2 days
Manufacturers
Volvo Cars, ArcelorMittal, Kortrijk
Ghent means automotive and steel; southern Flanders means carpets and flooring.
From Ghent, goods usually reach the Czech Republic within 2 days.
Who manufactures in Flanders
Ghent — Volvo Cars plant and suppliers; ArcelorMittal steelworks (sheets and coils); North Sea Port.
Kortrijk and surroundings — carpets, floor coverings and textiles for the whole of Europe.
Bruges and Zeebrugge — port, food industry, vehicle imports.
Carpet and flooring rolls
The rolls are long and heavy, often over 4 metres. We carry them in curtainsiders loaded from the side or rear, secured against shifting. Smaller orders for retailers go into groupage runs.
Steel
We carry coils from Ghent on coil-well trailers, and sheets on curtainsiders loaded by crane and secured according to weight.
Regular transport from Ghent? We agree fixed loading days, rates for a longer period and transport there and back if needed — regular transport or get in touch.
How long does transport from Ghent to the Czech Republic take?
Transport from Ghent to the Czech Republic usually takes up to 2 days from loading.
How far is Ghent from Prague?
Ghent is about 950 km from Prague.
Do you carry automotive parts from Ghent?
Yes, with a fixed unloading time slot. Volvo builds cars in Ghent.
Do you carry steel coils from Ghent?
Yes, on coil-well trailers with the coils secured by weight.
Can you carry carpet rolls from Kortrijk?
Yes, in curtainsiders loaded from the side or rear.
How long can the rolls be?
Commonly over 4 m; we check the dimensions in advance.
Can you collect goods at North Sea Port?
Yes, we collect goods at North Sea Port from the terminal or a warehouse.
Do you carry food from Bruges and Zeebrugge?
Yes, chilled depending on the product.
What is the route from Ghent?
Via Brussels, Liège and Germany.
Is the Belgian toll included in the price for shipments from Ghent?
Yes, the per-kilometre toll is part of the price.
Is it worth sending just a few rolls or pallets?
Yes, we add them to groupage runs.
Can you deliver goods from Ghent to Slovakia too?
Yes. Goods from Ghent can be delivered anywhere in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and one run can be split between consignees in both countries.
Do goods from Ghent need customs clearance?
No. Goods from Ghent are in free circulation in the EU – an invoice or delivery note and a CMR consignment note are enough.
How much does transport from Ghent cost?
The price of transport from Ghent depends on the number of pallets, the weight and the date. The online calculator gives an indicative price and we send a quote within 30 minutes.
What details do you need for a shipment from Ghent?
For a shipment from Ghent we need the loading and delivery address, number and size of pallets, weight, type of goods and the date the goods are ready. We send an offer within 30 minutes.
Can you arrange regular transport from Ghent, there and back?
Yes. We arrange regular transport from Ghent on fixed days and, if you like, there and back: the vehicle delivers your goods and loads the next consignment on the way back, such as returnable packaging or goods for your warehouse. The rate is agreed for a longer period.
